MAPUSA
Police arrested 29 touts who were caught targeting tourists in the jurisdiction of Calangute police. The tourism department later fined these touts Rs 5,000 each, thereby collecting a total of Rs 1.45 lakh.
In a bid to enhance public safety and maintain law and order, the police have launched a campaign against touts in North Goa, especially along the coast.
As part of this campaign, Calangute police have been taking action in the last 10 days. The police have launched a campaign to ensure a safer and more pleasant environment for locals as well as tourists and to curb nuisance elements and illegal activities.